Campaigner, Carnivore Conservation; or Senior

Job Title:

Campaigner (Staff or Senior – DOE)

Program:
Carnivore Conservation

Employment Type:

[X] Salary [ ] Hourly[ ] Part-time [X] Full-time[ ] Temporary [X] Regular

Reports to:

Senior Carnivore Campaigner

Direct Reports to this position: N/ASalary Range DOE:
Staff Campaigner: $58,300 - $77,000;
Senior Campaigner: $77,000 – $95,400

Location:

Remote. Preferred Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming.

Is this position in the Bargaining Unit? [X] Yes [ ] No
* Because this position is in the Bargaining Unit, some fees may be required depending on where the candidate lives as a condition of employment.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction.

We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive.

The Center for Biological Diversity’s Carnivore Conservation program works to protect imperiled wolves, grizzly bears, bobcats, and other carnivores and their habitats using science, law, advocacy, and creative media. The Campaigner will use their skills to plan, execute, and win strategic campaigns that advance our policy goals. An integral part of the position will be to build power with allies and the public to influence decision-makers on critical issues.

Key aspects of this work include building and maintaining strong coalitions, organizing and promoting public participation at hearings, research and writing science and policy-based documents, and developing and implementing other bold initiatives and creative tactics to grow and mobilize support. The Campaigner will be working closely with a dedicated and passionate group of lawyers, campaigners and advocates, and media professionals within and outside of the Center.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, strong research skills, as well as oral, written and digital communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively while also taking initiative to move work forward and achieve concrete wins for carnivores in sometimes contentious environments.

• Craft and execute campaign plans that advance the program’s strategic priorities, including legal, policy, and organizing initiatives;
• Develop and run winning national, regional, state, and local-level campaigns that produce positive change;
• Consult and coordinate with program staff on campaigns to advance our goals;
• Build and maintain strong partnerships and relationships with local communities, allied organizations, as well as members of state, national, and Tribal governments;
• Organize meetings, facilitate difficult conversations, and lead from behind to maximize the engagement and sense of shared ownership;
• Effectively communicate with the media, decision-makers, the public, allies, and opinion leaders through writing, outreach, digital campaigns, and public speaking;
• Organize and promote participation in hearings, protests, and other events;
• Lobby and meet with policy makers;
• Create compelling written campaign materials, ranging from comment letters and policy briefings to op-eds, action alerts, talking points and digital organizing pieces;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• 2+ years…